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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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